Informed Consentintermediate
High-Risk Surgery Consent
Obtain informed consent for a major operation with meaningful complication risks.
Practice this out loud, free
No account needed. We email you a link, then you talk by voice.
The situation
I am the surgeon. My patient needs a high-risk procedure for a serious condition. They are visibly anxious and keep interrupting with worst-case scenarios. I need to explain benefits, risks, and alternatives in plain language and confirm understanding.
Who you will be talking to: Anxious Patient
They may push back, deflect, or try to change the subject. Stay grounded in your main point.
What tends to work
- Stay focused on the specific issue — don't let the conversation drift
- Listen fully before responding
- Name what you need clearly and concisely
One way to open: “I want to talk about something important, and I'd like us to work through it together.”
Say it out loud, then see what you said
Reading about a hard conversation is not the same as having it. You talk to an AI counterpart by voice, like a phone call, and afterwards get a scorecard that quotes your own words: what helped, and what to try next time.
More healthcare scenarios
- Deciding on High-Risk SurgeryYour surgeon recommends an operation with real risks. Ask what you need to decide.
- Chemotherapy Side EffectsA reluctant patient must understand chemotherapy risks and benefits.
- Pushing Back on ChemotherapyYou are unsure about chemo. Practice voicing concerns and asking for alternatives.
Dialoque is a practice tool for communication skills. It is not medical, clinical or legal advice. Read the disclaimer.